Cryptocephalus merus
Cryptocephalus merus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae.[1][2][3] It is found in Arizona and Texas (the United States of the America), possibly also in Mexico.[3][4] It measures 3.8–4.3 mm (0.15–0.17 in) in length.[4]
| Cryptocephalus merus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus: | Cryptocephalus |
| Species: | C. merus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptocephalus merus Fall, 1932 | |
References
- "Cryptocephalus merus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- "Cryptocephalus merus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- "Cryptocephalus merus species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- White, Richard E. (1968). "A review of the genus Cryptocephalus in America north of Mexico (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera)". Bulletin of the United States National Museum. 290: 1–124. doi:10.5479/si.03629236.290.1. hdl:10088/10243.Cryptocephalus merus: pp. 68–69.
Further reading
- Quinn, Mike. "North American Cryptocephalus species (Chrysomelidae, Cryptocephalinae)". Texas Entomology. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- Lobl, I.; Smetana, A., eds. (2013). Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera, Volume 6: Chrysomeloidea. Apollo Books. ISBN 978-90-04-26091-7.
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